Tory Dunnan

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The National Children's Advocacy Center is urging a shift in how parents talk to their children about online safety. The focus is moving from fear and shame to empowering kids with knowledge to navigate their digital world. Erica Hochberger, the intervention and clinical director at the center, said the organization has been tracking cases with an online component since 2020. "So between then and now, we've had about 79 cases that already have (had that component)," Hochberger said.

2 weeks ago | waaytv.com | Tory Dunnan

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The National Children's Advocacy Center is urging a shift in how parents talk to their children about online safety. The focus is moving from fear and shame to empowering kids with knowledge to navigate their digital world. Erica Hochberger, the intervention and clinical director at the center, said the organization has been tracking cases with an online component since 2020.

2 weeks ago | waaytv.com | Tory Dunnan

MADISON, Ala. - April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month, and local efforts are underway to provide resources and raise awareness about this critical issue. The Kids to Love campus is expanding with a new 17,000-square-foot building to serve children in the area. Lee Marshall, the founder and CEO of Kids to Love, shared what the new facility will offer. "So when you first walk in there will be a waiting area, reception desk, and then we have got therapy rooms, observation rooms.

2 weeks ago | waaytv.com | Tory Dunnan

A former Huntsville City Schools employee, Duane Yarbrough, is accused of having sex with a student and pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday. Yarbrough, a former JROTC instructor at Lee and New Century High Schools interrupted the trial with a guilty plea. Hannah White said she found the courage to testify and sat down with WAAY 31 News this week to talk about her hope for the future and advocacy for others.

3 weeks ago | waaytv.com | Tory Dunnan

It's a big week for Huntsville and the Broadway Theatre League! The beloved "Peter Pan" production is in town. WAAY 31 News got a chance to find out what makes the Broadway Theatre League so special to North Alabama, and how they're growing a love of the arts in the community. The hallways inside the Von Braun Center are lined with memories of shows past. Poster after poster serve as reminders of the good work being done when it comes to the arts in Huntsville.